AT&T VERSUS BRIGHTHOUSEComparison guide for CCVII

INTRODUCTION

Cypress Creek Village 2 is considering switching the provider of TV service included in your monthly condo fees.

This was initially a simple research project but has turned into a viable option with no cost increase and a considerable improvement in services offered.

We’re interested in your questions and feedback. Please email us with your thoughts at CypressCreek2@gmail.com

We’re interested in your questions and feedback. Please email us with your thoughts at CypressCreek2@gmail.com

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

DVR: Digital Video Recorder. This box records TV and allows you to play it back. A DVR requires a HD signal.

HD: High Definition. You really want this if you have a flat screen TV, otherwise the picture looks poor. Without it you have SD (Standard Definition) which works fine on older TVs. If using an older TV, you do not require HD.

AT&T UVERSE

This new product is Television and a great deal more, delivered by Internet Protocol.

This makes it possible to deliver stock, weather, sports and traffic information on-screen in addition to games like Sudoku, Solitaire, JT’s Blocks, Mah-Jongg Tiles, Chess and fantasy football.

Unique DVR features : (with paid DVR service)

• 4 channel DVR recording capable

• Remote web based programming for DVR and parental controls from internet connected computer or mobile device

• Watch or play recordings from up to 4 recorded shows on other TVs at once

• Pause a recorded show and pick it up where it paused in another room

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AT&T BRIGHTHOUSE 120 channels Web-based content Games & Music Download shows to

iPhone Picture in picture 14 Day channel

guide Up to 3 jacks will be

installed free to homeowner

70 channels No limit on the number

of tv jacks All units would be

rewired

COMPARISON OF BASIC SERVICES

INTERNET COMPARISON*AT&T BRIGHTHOUSE

Basic internet is $38 and 3Mbs (4 times faster)

Free AT&T wireless hotspots across the country

Dedicated connection: speed is consistent regardless of neighbor’s activity

Roadrunner basic is $20 and less than 1mbs

Roadrunner Standard is $47.95 and 10 mbps

No hotspots Speed depends on

neighbor’s usage

*These products are available at the homeowner’s cost. However, it is certainly possible to share high-speed

wireless internet with neighbors and save significantly.

*These products are available at the homeowner’s cost. However, it is certainly possible to share high-speed

wireless internet with neighbors and save significantly.

When adding a DVR, you also get 200 channels

(U200)

The total is for your out of pocket cost; the association already provides the basic

cableCOST COMPARISON

Scenario 1 Digital NO HD RECEIVER NO DVR Internet TOTALS

Brighthouse 8.50 - - 29.00 $ 37.50 ATT 10.00 - - 38.00 $ 48.00

Scenario 2 Digital One HD receiver NO DVR Internet TOTALS Brighthouse 8.50 7.00 - 29.00 $ 44.50 ATT 10.00 - - 38.00 $ 48.00

Scenario 3 Digital One HD receiver DVR Internet TOTALS Brighthouse 8.50 7.00 10.00 29.00 $ 54.50 ATT 10.00 - 13.00 38.00 $ 61.00

Scenario 4 Digital 2 HD receivers DVR Internet TOTALS Brighthouse 8.50 14.00 10.00 29.00 $ 61.50 ATT 10.00 - 13.00 38.00 $ 61.00

Scenario 5 Digital 3 HD receivers DVR Internet TOTALS Brighthouse 8.50 21.00 10.00 29.00 $ 68.50 ATT 10.00 7.00 13.00 38.00 $ 68.00

Summary: Only in scenario #1 does Brighthouse save you $10/mo. However, if you share internet, AT&T costs less.

AT&T UPGRADE PACKAGES (AT YOUR COST)

Upgrade to 200 channels $13 (Includes a DVR)

Upgrade to 300 channels $28 (Includes a DVR)

Upgrade to 450 channels $58 (Includes a DVR)

AT&T PHONE PACKAGES (AT YOUR COST)

Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) services:

U-verse Unlimited…unlimited calling throughout the US, Canada, PR

$35/mo2nd line: $15/mo

U-verse 250… 250 minutes/mo

$25/mo, $0.05/min over 2502nd line $15/mo

REASONS TO SWITCH

AT&T requests a much shorter contract with our association and much lower potential annual increases

Our cost doesn’t increase but we receive a great deal more entertainment Games, music, stocks, sports, etc 200 channels and DVR for $13 extra

An account manager will be assigned to us as a single point of contact for all issues

AT&T will pay the association a marketing fee of $2500 which would help our current cash position

REASONS NOT TO SWITCH

It is a bit of a hassle to change your service, though you certainly can opt to keep BrightHouse at your residence and pay out of pocket

In bringing the Uverse network cable into your home some wiring work could be required

If you have more than 2 TVs, then you may have to pay for additional set top boxes ($7.00 /mo)

In the course of wiring your condo, some wire will run along baseboards and/or under carpet along walls (likely to happen if we use BrightHouse also)

Where necessary,wiring

on outside of building is run inside

painted conduit

CONFERENCE CALL TO DISCUSS

On Monday Nov. 1st at 9pm ET we will host a Q&A session in which we will go through the concerns of owners

Click this link 5 minutes before the meeting:

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/join/140043169

 

2. Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone.

 

Dial 215-383-1002

Access Code: 140-043-169

Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting

 

Meeting ID: 140-043-169